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By Tim Barley

We’re digging into the box of old Take Out Theater selections for a love story as we approach Valentine’s Day… And, because the office is busy with something really fun in store for you this month…!!!

Can’t Make It Out To The Theater? Check Out This Understated Steve Carell Performance

It’s Wednesday. It’s #humpday, (or if you follow us on Facebook or Twitter, you know we’re turning that into #harumphday). But, you want to watch a movie. Why not pop open the DVD player, or for you kids out there, search Netflix for a movie that came and went with little fanfare, but packs an emotional punch. Let us present to you: Seeking A Friend For The End of The World, starring Steve Carell and Keira Knightley.

When you think about Steve Carell, you immediately think of comedy and The Office. But, if you’ve been watching his movie career trajectory, he’s done a great job of transforming himself into a maudlin comedic powerhouse. Since The 40 Year-Old Virgin, Carell has found his groove with such roles in movies like Little Miss Sunshine, Dan In Real Life and currently The Way Way Back. Sandwiched in there was a little gem called Seeking A Friend For the End of The World.

The Film

Seeking A Friend For the End of The WorldWritten/Directed By: Lorene Scafaria
Year Released: 2012Starring: Steve Carell, Keira KnightleyRating: RRuntime: 101 MinutesStudio: Focus Features

If you just have to have some vermouth but are tired of vodka and gin (martinis), you can have a manhattan! A nice drink to have before you have a nice dinner and then on to a movie. Classy people drink manhattans, so dress accordingly. No jeans or shorts!

Ingredients:

2 oz rye whiskey

1/2 oz sweet vermouth

2-3 dashes Angostura bitters

Maraschino cherry for garnish

Preparation:

Pour the ingredients into a mixing glass with ice cubes.

Stir well.

Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

Garnish with the cherry.

Movie Selection:

We don’t really have a movie selection, we just got new martini glasses! But, any movie about New York or East Coast drama/political thriller is a great match for a manhattan! Think “Scent of a Woman” or “The Departed.”